Bart Albert Grabhorn's Obituary
On August 19, 2024, the world lost a beautiful soul. Bart Albert Grabhorn, born April 15, 1995, had a passion for the great outdoors, an uncanny ability to connect with animals, and an unwavering dedication to helping those in need.
From a young age, Albert found profound joy in nature. He would stop paddling his kayak to watch an eagle soar and pause a hike to pick up a new rock to add to his extensive collection. He kayaked down the Columbia River to Astoria. He was a Boy Scouts of America Life Scout and an avid mountain climber – scaling Mt McLaughlin, Kings Mountain, Elk Mountain, Mt Theilson, Three Fingered Jack, Saddle Mountain, Mt St Helens, and Mt Hood … twice.
Albert had an innate ability to connect with animals, taking in a lost carrier pigeon, adopting several dogs from the humane society, loving his cat Panini, and raising some very happy ducks. He was a fifth generation Oregon farmer, who worked on the family farm haying, and replanting logged timberland. His green thumb produced bountiful gardens and stunning fields of sunflowers. These traits integrated seamlessly into his professional role at The Columbia Pacific Food Bank, where he spearheaded their Gleaning Program. In this role, he networked with the community to bring peace and nourishment to those in need.
Albert is survived by his loving parents, Bart and Janet Grabhorn; his partner, Paige Kees; his siblings Krystle (Brendan) Reagan, Jeffrey (Sarah) Grabhorn, and Michelle (Chris) Eggers; his two nephews, Burton and Theodore Eggers, with whom he loved playing Tonka trucks; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of Albert’s life will take place on Sunday, September 15th, at 2pm at The Grabhorn Farm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a donation to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank where Albert worked or the Oregon Humane Society where he adopted his beloved dog, Petzl.
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